Farmers drive autos instead of meeting in country stores
Letter excerpt notes farmers travel in automobiles and avoid in person gatherings to decide national matters. It criticizes lawmakers for mismanaging affairs and urges closer community discussion at stores. Additional clipped opinions mock Medal proposals and suggest self correspondence as a lesson.
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New York American
Daniels
Baker
Army and Navy
Anderson
S.C
Burleson
Boston Shoe and Leather Reporter
Pittsburg
Noted Statesman Elihu Root Praises Congress
The speaker quips about praise to Elihu Root noting support for the present congress. The remark invites readers to see what “done well” refers to, hinting at favorable actions or policies attributed to lawmakers.
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Congress
Elihu Root
New York Aims to Become World’s Largest City
New York is poised to be the world’s biggest city as census figures are compiled. The statement reflects American civic pride and the city’s expected growth trajectory.
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New York
America
General Wood Endorsed in Philippines
Fragmentary text cites endorsement of General Wood in the Philippines with a quotation urging him to become president. The readable bits suggest a political endorsement and provocative proclamation. No additional context or names are clearly legible in the excerpt.
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Wood
Philippines
North Carolina Reports Two Personal Crises Amid Weather Lapse
Two personal crisis incidents were reported in North Carolina yesterday as residents noted a break in the typical good weather. The reports highlight local safety concerns during a period of unsettled conditions and shifting routines.
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North Carolina
Arnstein Wife Testimony Notes Husband Left February
The wife of Nicky Arnstein testified that when her husband abandoned her on February 12 he had little money. The remark highlights financial strain amid the couple's distress.
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Nicky” Arnstein
Waiting for the airplane ride at the state fair
Citizens recall the state fair ritual of writing the News and Observer about their plans to take a ride in the airplane exhibit. The piece evokes nostalgia for community participation and the fair atmosphere.
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News and Observer
Missing 104-year-old woman prompts police alert in East 104th Street
A metro paper notes Mrs. Klein, aged 104, of 69 East 104th Street, was reported missing early today to the police as authorities seek her whereabouts.
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New York
Soviet Ark Buford Returns to New York Dockside
The Soviet ark Buford carrying anarchists Alex Berkman Emma Goldman and their companions has landed in New York and will be dry docked for cleaning and fumigation before further handling.
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Ark’' Buford
Alex. Berkman
Emma Goldman
Russia
New York
Investigations Lead Green to Warn on Government Spending
Martin Green of the New York Evening World campaigns to show the nation faces ruin unless government expenditures are cut. He argues borrowing at least a billion dollars is needed if spending continues at the current rate, questioning the meaning of such a sum in this era of frantic finance.
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Martin Green
New York Evening World
Federal raids spark whiskey revolt in Iron County
The piece recalls federal prohibition officers raiding private homes in Iron County Michigan without warrants. A county prosecutor reminded them of the constitution, halting the search while agents pressed on with deputies. The scene raised concerns about entry to homes without proper legal warrants and respect for due process.
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Iron County
Michigan
United States
Major Dalrymple
Opening Farmers Eyes Decides Non-Partisan League Growth
North Dakota farmers have formed the Non-Partisan League signaling rising interest in national affairs. The piece notes farmers moving into politics as a group, inspired by labor and anti-saloon success, while urging broader nonpartisan principles to unify divides across parties.
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North Dakota
Mr. Hoover
Townlevies
Northwest
Washington
Townley
Anti-Saloon League
Army publicity staff curtailed due to paper costs
A New York army publicity letter explains the bureau will end amid rising paper costs and scarcity. The writer mocks Washington press letters as propaganda and laments waste, urging Congress to curb government press agents to save paper for newspapers.
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New York
Army Publicity Service
Njod
Army
Washington
Congress
Department of Commerce
Treasury Department
Labor Department
Agricultural Department
J. P
Small Romanian Immigrant Influx Tops 1919 U.S. Arrivals
Nineteen Romanian immigrants arrived in the United States in 1919, the lowest count among all foreign nations. This figure reflects a notably small Romanian arrival compared with other countries during the year.
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United States
Romania
Mike McNamara’s Subway Sojourn Posts A Bronx Tale Westward
A short narrative about Mike McNamara from the Bronx who runs away to the west, spends two days in Manhattan on subway trains, selling papers, and is eventually returned home with money intact. The piece comments on youth allure and moral expectations, noting Mike’s adventures outpace sensational fiction.
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Mike McNamara
Mike
Bronx
Manhattan
Golden West
Oliver Optic
Law
America
County road proposal to Davidson line eyed by highway panel
The county commissioners propose a hard surfaced road to the Davidson county line and await approval from the state highway commission. The hope is the project avoids becoming a mud pie project.
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Davidson
State Highway Commission
Mondell Reflects on World Conditions as Cold Dawn
Rep Mondell warns readers that the current global situation feels like a cold grey dawn after a long night. His remarks frame present conditions as a tentative early light signaling change and caution.
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Mondell
Press Comment on Ford Warren Ties and High Point Link
The Greensboro News quotes a political commentary praising continued collaboration with Mr. Ford and Mr. Warren to maintain steady ties with High Point. It notes ongoing association with Greensboro as a regional hub.
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inter-Reuben
Regime of Thieves Plagues Rail Suppy Lines in 1919
Officials of the United States Railroad Administration report wholesale looting of merchandise in transit cost railroads 45000. A Baltimore and Ohio Railroad band was arrested for stealing goods from freight trains valued at 235000. The thefts appear widespread across regions.
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United States Railroad Administration
Baltimore & Ohio
Concord Tribune
Mies Anne Martin Urges Senate Bill For Infant Welfare
Miss Martin argues 16000 mothers and 256000 babies die annually due to state neglect of maternity and infancy. She seeks Senate Bill 3259 and House Bill 1025 to unite states with federal aid for maternal and infant welfare, noting higher mortality here than in leading nations and calling for relief of financial stress on mothers.
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Mies Anne Martin
Miss Martin
Martin
Asheville Times
John Burke Birthday Noted U S Treasurer with Billion-Dollar Signing Prowess
The Day's News highlights John Burke born on a farm in Iowa and rising to governor of North Dakota before serving as treasurer of the United States. He is described as capable of signing checks for enormous sums without flinching, a routine part of his national office. Burke’s career spans county judge, state legislator, and North Dakota governor, in a state new to Democratic leadership.
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John Burke
America
Mr. Burke
United States
Wilson
Burke
North Dakota
State University
Towa City
Des Moines
American Legion post formed in High Point
A High Point American Legion post with 15 charter members, named Andrew Jackson post, aims to enroll all city World War I veterans. Dr. John T. Burrus is commander, with Charles M. Kepheart as vice commander and other officers named.
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American Legion
High Point
Andrew Jackson
Raleigh
John T. Burrus
Charles M. Kepheart
Old Hickory
Hindenburg Line
John F. Shiel
Hiram A. Armentrout
Ernest §. Wall
John Sibley Burton
Lacy W. Seawell
J.C. Welch, Jr
M. H. Shiplett, Jr
D. Stanley Croker
Lawrence P. Matton
BR. P. Pitta
J. W. Welch
W. Carcon Burns
George W. Lowe
Franklin Collier
Legion
Nursing Corps
United States Army
Navy
American Red Cross
Army
Red Cross
Mrs Elsie Preston Dies in City
Mrs Elsie Louise Preston wife of Roy C Preston died at 3 15 yesterday afternoon at 610 East Green Street from pneumonia after influenza An infant daughter survives They will ship to Lancaster Pennsylvania for funeral and interment Mrs Preston formerly of Lancaster daughter of Mr and Mrs Jacob Herchbroth and had recently moved to High Point with her husband a Stehli Silk employee She was active in the Roman Catholic church and admired by many neighbors
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Elsie Louise Preston
Roy C. Preston
East Green Street
Preston
Jacob Herchbroth
Lancaster
High Point
Stehli Silk Corporation
Green Street
Dickens Perfumed by Legend in Rochester Clergyman Death
Rochester England February 25 The death of John Hoodley aged 83 longtime assistant verger of Rochester cathedral and original model for Stony Durdies in Dickens Edwin Drood is announced The obituary notes Hoodley’s repository of stories about Dickens and his visits to Gads Hill and that Dickens wished to be buried near the wall between the old graveyard and Rochester Castle grounds The piece links Hoodley to Dickens confidences about burial plans
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Rochester
England
Do Lin Hoodley
Rochester Cathedral
Stony Durdies
Edwin Drood
John Hoadley
Dickens
Gads Hill
Rochester Caste
President Wilson Returns to Washington After Long Absence
One year ago today in the war. President and Mrs. Wilson returned to Washington after a 123 weeks absence. Kery Seheid became Bavarian premier succeeding Kurt Risner, who was assassinated.
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Wilson
Washington
Kery Seheid
Kurt Risner
Coolidge Declines Presidency Candidacy
Massachusetts Governor Calvin Coolidge states he will not seek the presidency. He warns that the curse of the present is universal grasping for power at all levels, excluding the discharge of obligations, and urges men to walk humbly.
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Gov. Coolidge
Massachusetts
Taming My Husband by Kathleen
Betty keeps a secret until a quiet drive home reveals her engagement to Jack Langiter. Pess guides the conversation as Betty confesses yes to marriage while planning to tell Jack privately after time, and the two women discuss future happiness and secrecy. Today’s anniversaries follow with notable births and deaths.
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Betty
Crittenden
Pess
Jack
Pershing to be entertained in Boston today
General John J. Pershing is hosted by the city of Boston this day. Attorney General A Mitchell Palmer is nominated for president and invited to address the Kentucky legislature. Democrats of Iowa plan a Des Moines state convention to name delegates to the national gathering.
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Todan
John J. Pershing
Boston
A. Mitchell
Ae Palmer
Democra
Kentucky
Democrats
Iowa
Des Moines
American Fraternal Congress
Chicago
Council of Agriculture For
British Columbia
Victoria
Birthday observances for notable figures over the years
Today marks anniversaries for the Duchess of Athlone born at Windsor Castle and linked to Canada, Enrico Caruso born in Naples, John Parke born in Keokuk Iowa, Dr. Charles H. Rammelkamp born in New York City, and Robert H. Bescher born in London Ohio. Each birthday is noted as occurring 37, 47, 61, 46, and 64 years ago respectively.
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Duchess of
Robert H. Bescher
Louisville American Association
London
Ohio
Conventions Opening Today Across North America
Ottawa hosts the Canadian Artillery association while Winnipeg and Moose Jaw hold provincial agricultural and teachers gatherings. Chicago hosts the Wholesale Sash and Door group, Indianapolis the regional W C T U conference, Washington lists the North Carolina Drainage association, and Omaha opens the Southwestern Iowa Retail Lumber Dealers meeting.
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Ottawa
Ont
Canadian Artillery Association
Winnipeg
Manitoba Agricultural Societies
Moose Jaw
Sask
Saskatchewan School Teachers’ Association
Chicago——Wholesale Sash and Door Association
Indianapolis
Washington
N. C
North Carolina Drainage Association
Omaha
Southwestern
Jowa Retail Lumber Dealers’ Association
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High Point Enterprise
High Point Enterprise, Inc
J. P. Rawley
Asa Biggs
Say-Io
New York World
the World
Herbert Hoover
The
Institute of Engineers
God Save the Army
J. T. Burrus
Charles Kepthart
Charter
Marine Corps
Mirs
Elsie Preston
City
Kathleen
Betty Harding
Jack Langiter
Bess
Vou
Tack
Yvonne
Jane G. Austin
Worcester
Mass
Asher Robbins
Rhode Island
Newport
Wethersfield
Conn
Edward H. Harriman
Hempstead
L. J
Arden
N. Y
Waukesha
Wis
Derby
House of Commons
Wisconsin State Senate
la Foullette
Bank of Commerce
Member
Federal Reserve System
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